ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION LEGAL INVESTIGATOR I

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$4,915 - $6,563•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Division of Legal Counsel/Deputy General Legal Counsel/Division of Records is seeking candidates to serve as FOIA/Records Screeners, Environmental Protection Legal Investigator I’s. The ideal candidates for this position will be organized, detailed, and possess excellent critical thinking skills as well as the ability to adapt to change in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also need to be able to communicate effectively verbally, electronically and in writing with both internal and external stakeholders. The benefits of working at the EPA include a 37 ½ hour work week, a generous salary and benefits package (paid time off for vacation, sick or personal leave, holidays) pension and other retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement, and insurance eligibility on day one (medical, dental, vision, and life). We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to two years of college plus, One year of experience in investigative work in law enforcement, insurance, security or related field.
Requires ability to pass a name-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers ability to follow oral and written directions.
Prefers ability to compile and summarize data in a clear concise format.
Prefers ability to apply and interpret laws and regulations relating to environmental protection.
Prefers ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors and general public.
Prefers the ability to utilize a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel software.

Responsibilities

Receives and analyzes Agency records to identify exemptions from public disclosure for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Division of Legal Counsel (DLC), Division of Records.
Processes Freedom of Information Act requests in accordance with the FOIA.
Researches and reviews laws, administrative regulations, precedents and other references pertaining to the Agency.
Maintains and updates the Freedom of Information Act reference manual for the Agency including revisions and new procedures for the review of confidential and trade secret claims and justifications.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties.